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Support beams for new SR 18 bridge near Snoqualmie to be lifted into place July 8-11
SNOQUALMIE – Beginning Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11, design-builder Aecon, working for the Washington State Department of Transportation, will install girders for a new bridge on State Route 18 that spans the entire width of the Raging River valley.
New roundabout coming to SR 503 in northern Clark County this summer
BATTLE GROUND – Travelers who use State Route 503 near Rock Creek Road just north of Battle Ground will soon experience a safer roadway that keeps people moving.
SR 92 project rebuilds fish habitat along Pilchuck River near Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS – A new project beginning Monday, July 8, will help re-establish fish habitat in the Pilchuck River along State Route 92 near Granite Falls. This work replaces previous woody debris that washed away with a more permanent solution.
Track state ferries in real-time using mobile app to navigate July Fourth travel rush
SEATTLE – If travelers want to sail aboard a state ferry a bit more smoothly during the Fourth of July travel rush, there’s an app for that.
First meeting of the Commercial Aviation Work Group set for July 11 in Tumwater: Attendees may also join meeting online
OLYMPIA – The Commercial Aviation Work Group—created by the Legislature last year—will host its first public meeting beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Capital Event Center in Tumwater.
Help wanted: Public input sought for Washington’s intercity bus system
OLYMPIA – The Travel Washington Intercity Bus Program is exploring how to improve connections across the state to make service more accessible, reliable, and convenient. Now the program is counting on the public’s feedback to help build both its near- and long-term future.
SR 542 Road to Artist Point will open for the season Friday, June 21
The final 2.7 miles of State Route 542/Mount Baker Highway, also known as the Road to Artist Point, will open for the summer season at 8 a.m. Friday, June 21. The scenic highway is opening a week earlier than 2023.
New US 101 Elwha River Bridge scheduled to open following nine-day closure of US 101
PORT ANGELES – Crews are in the homestretch to open a new bridge over the Elwha River on US 101 west of Port Angeles.
SR 108 near Kamilche closes to all traffic 3 separate times in July, August
KAMILCHE – After the Fourth of July, both directions of State Route 108 west of Kamilche will close three separate times for a fish barrier removal project.
Let’s celebrate! Next section of the Children of the Sun Trail to open Friday, June 21
SPOKANE – A community celebration is planned for the Children of the Sun Trail from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Wildhorse Park located at 3717 N. Ralph St. in Spokane. This event is to celebrate opening the new section of the trail and celebrate the community collaboration that took place during the design and pre…
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